Of Marks and Men: A Wrestling Podcast

Host J.D. Reager talks to the former ROH World Champion and current AEW commentator Nigel McGuinness via Zoom. They discuss Nigel's legendary journey in the wrestling business, his in-ring retirement, and the inspiration behind his new magic show. For exclusive video of this podcast, visit MemphisWrestlingPlus.com Catch Nigel McGuinness in Memphis for AEW Collision on Saturday, Oct. 21 at FedExForum, and for Celebration: A Magical Homage to Wrestling on Sunday, Oct. 22 at Growlers.

The new #1 Contender for the Memphis Heritage Championship, Mikey, submits to the 5 Questions with host J.D. Reager! For the video of this podcast and other exclusive Memphis Wrestling content visit memphiswrestlingplus.com

Host J.D. Reager talks to Memphis Wrestling founder and host Dustin Starr about working with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in Pontotoc, MS, Chris Masters' appearance on episode 130, the upcoming move to WMC Action News Plus, and more. For exclusive video of this podcast visit MemphisWrestlingPlus.com

The "Master of FatJitsu" K Toomer submits to the 5 Questions with host J.D. Reager! For the video of this podcast and other exclusive Memphis Wrestling content visit memphiswrestlingplus.com

Host J.D. Reager talks to top Memphis Wrestling prospect Big John Dalton and the resident DJ at the WrestleCenter Klaun VI on location at West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School in Atwood, TN. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager talks to two masters of the art of heel management - "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock of The Hollywood Clique and Barnabas the Leader of The Circuz - about the ins and outs of their craft. This episode was recorded on location at the WrestleCenter. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with the new Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, and ring announcer/TV commentator Terrence Ward on location at The WrestleCenter. He also talks to Marvin Stockwell of the Coliseum Coalition after a press conference at the Mid-South Coliseum. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with guests Dustin Starr, The Posse and Mackenzie Morgan live on stage at Midtown Con 2. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager talks to the former WWE star and current MLW Middleweight Champion "Lucha Lit" Lince Dorado about his connection to Memphis, the freedom of being an independent wrestler, designing gear, writing books and more. This episode was recorded on location at The WrestleCenter. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with THREE legends of Memphis wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer, the "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, former WWE star Downtown Bruno (AKA Harvey Wippleman), and former USWA Heavyweight champion Reggie B. Fine. This episode was recorded on location at TupeloCon. For more exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with the reigning Memphis Heritage Champion, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, WWE/NXT scout Gabe Sapolsky (formerly of ROH, Evolve, ECW, etc.) and the winner of the Cobra Cup tournament, "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop. This episode was recorded on location at The WrestleCenter. For more exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke about his '80s runs in Memphis with The Sheepherders, getting signed to the WWF, his famously brief appearance in the 1991 Royal Rumble, and more. He also catches up with the head of security for Memphis Wrestling, Big Dan, and the owner of the radio station 96X, John Michael. This episode was recorded on location at The WrestleCenter. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager talks to "Big Swole" Justin Cole about his origins in the wrestling business, developing the "Big Swole" persona, meeting Dustin Starr and joining forces with Memphis Wrestling, being the test subject for Bray Wyatt's UV "pitch black" body paint, BBQ tips, and much more. For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion Cassandra Golden about feuding with Diana Taylor and James Ellsworth, training at the Nightmare Factory, and more. Then Memphis Wrestling founder Dustin Starr and the legend King Cobra each share fond memories of working with the late Jerry Jarrett. RIP - Jerry Jarrett (1942-2023) For exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with current AEW/ROH star Blake Christian (FKA Trey Baxter in WWE), Memphis Wrestling's Internet Champion Tim Bosby and David Barnabas Spector, AKA Barnabas The Leader of The Circuz, on location at The WrestleCenter. For more exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager chats with former WWE star James Ellsworth, Memphis Wrestling's Mackenzie Morgan and Harry Koniditsiotis of Midtown Con and 901 Toys on location at The WrestleCenter. For more exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Host J.D. Reager talks to Derrick King about winning the Memphis Wrestling Trios Tournament and his role with the Coliseum Coalition. Then the Coalition's Marvin Stockwell joins the show to discuss his first visit to the WrestleCenter and provide an update on the Mid-South Coliseum. For more exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com! For information on the Coliseum Coalition, visit coliseumcoalition.org!

Host J.D. Reager talks to the founder and host of Memphis Wrestling, Dustin Starr, in-studio. They discuss Starr's journey from pro wrestler to wrestling promoter, the growth of Memphis Wrestling and the WrestleCenter, and the launch of Memphis Wrestling Plus. For more exclusive Memphis Wrestling content, visit memphiswrestlingplus.com!

Hosts Brian Balough and J.D. Reager explain their 3+ month absence from podcasting and the reasons for ending Of Marks & Men. They also preview two new projects of J.D.'s: Memphis Wrestling Plus and the We Are Memphis Wrestling podcast. Thank you for listening!

Hosts J.D. Reager and Brian Balough talk to 901 Wrestling host Kevin Cerrito and wrestlers Kontar The Great, Big Dave, Hunter Havoc and "Big Swole" Justin Cole on location at Black Lodge.

Hosts J.D. Reager and Brian Balough share recent conversations with "the GunShow" Brett Michaels, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion and current AEW star "the Premier Athlete" Tony Nese recorded on location at Memphis Wrestling's WrestleCenter. Then they discuss J.D.'s recent article in the Daily Memphian about the pro wrestling scene in Memphis and recent news in AEW. Read J.D.'s article here

Hosts Brian Balough and J.D. Reager chat with wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long plus the one and only Jimmy Blaylock and members of his Hollywood Clique - Van Viciouss, Colton Cage and referee Ray Sanders - on location at Memphis Wrestling's WrestleCenter.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager talk with pro wrestler and fellow podcast host Dustin Heath (DNA in Memphis Wresting, Maurice the Strong in Control Your Narrative) on location at the WrestleCenter about his mental health podcast, Duddy's ur Buddy!, his career journey to Memphis and CYN, and the spot he worked with Brian in the ring. They also have the pleasure of chatting with DNA's teammates in Dysfunction, Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts, before digging into a full slate wrestling highlights: Brian's in-ring debut, Memphis Wrestling at Fed Ex Forum, WWE's Clash at the Castle, 901 Wrestling at Black Lodge, and AEW's All Out and media scrum fiasco.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager quickly preview the upcoming weekend in pro wrestling before sharing J.D.'s solo interview with TNA legend Shark Boy. After that, Brian chats with Memphis Wrestling's Jason Dredd on location at the WrestleCenter.

Hosts Brian Balough and J.D. Reager chat with the great veteran wrestler Tim Hyde, newcomer Victoria, and current tag-team champs The Posse on location at Memphis Wrestling's WrestleCenter. Later J.D. and Brian break down Brian's heartbreak over CM Punk's AEW title loss to Jon Moxley, the return of Johnny Gargano to WWE, and the possibility of a tag-team named "Daniel Bryan."

Hosts Brian Balough and J.D. Reager talk with two of the resident "bigs" of Memphis Wrestling - K. Toomer and Big John Dalton - on location at the WrestleCenter. Afterwards they discuss Brian's experience at SummerSlam, the HHH era of WWE, and a recent 901 Wrestling show at Black Lodge.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager talk with three of the stars of Memphis Wrestling - Trace Lee Hunt, Mackenzie Morgan and Gio Savage - on location at the WrestleCenter.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager briefly explain the name "Of Marks and Men" before sharing the details of an upcoming team-up with Memphis Wrestling. Then they dig into recent national news including Vince McMahon's retirement from WWE, drama at ROH's recent PPV, and the card for SummerSlam.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager welcome the "Genetic Nightmare" and reigning Memphis Heritage Champion, Mike Anthony, to the Wiseacre Studios. They discuss his origins as a pro wrestler and journey to Memphis Wrestling, his current feud with Brett Michaels, trading blows with King Cobra, his work in Texas as part of the tag team The OMGs, the rigorous schedule and intense physical demands of independent wrestling, and much more.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager break down WWE's recent "premium live event" Money In The Bank, including Liv Morgan's cash-in and title victory, and Theory's big step into the spotlight. They also compare Theory's push in WWE to Wardlow's push in AEW before being joined by Marvin Stockwell of the Coliseum Coalition to discuss the history and future of one of professional wrestling's greatest landmarks, the Mid-South Coliseum.

Host Brian Balough returns from his bout with COVID to discuss (with co-host J.D. Reager) his thoughts on the AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door PPV, the current status of Memphis' beloved Mid-South Coliseum, and the disappointing news surrounding WWE and Vince McMahon. Brian also regales J.D. with a tale about the late Billy Joe Travis' unfortunate tangle with law enforcement on live TV.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager react to the news about Jeff Hardy's most recent DUI and share about their own struggles with alcoholism.

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager dig into the unfortunate injuries to both CM Punk and Cody Rhodes and how they will affect their respective companies, the results of WWE's Hell in a Cell, and MJF's epic promo on Dynamite. Brian also surprises J.D. with the debut of a new segment on the show, "This Week in Wrestling Arrests."

Host Brian Balough and co-host J.D. Reager recap AEW's recent PPV Double or Nothing in great detail and also preview WWE's upcoming Hell in a Cell event. Afterwards, J.D. runs a short conversation with wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett that originally aired on the Back to the Light podcast in March.